shadowrun hong kong

Another month (or two now, I guess) has come and gone. Another handful of weeks filled with gaming and whimsy. Well… to be honest… there hasn’t been much of either. Still, I’ve been playing some quality games in the spare time that I do have.
And yes… I know… I gone goofed and haven’t had a “What’s Metzge Playing” segment for a while but in fairness, I was in the midst of moving and so between that and working, I didn’t have much time to game, let alone write about how little gaming I was doing.… Read more...

Out of all the Shadowruns I’ve played, Hong Kong is easily my favorite. Since I live in Washington and I’ve studied Germany in college, Shadowrun Returns and Shadowrun: Dragonfall (which take place in Seattle and Berlin respectively) don’t feel nearly as exotic. Coupled with a few graphics and gameplay upgrades and character development that seemed to go above and beyond this time around, it’s that last bit that really speaks to me.… Read more...

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been into the Medieval-type fantasy genre: early exposure to games like Warcraft, Heroes of Might & Magic, and Baldur’s Gate all played their role in shaping my appreciation for elves, dwarves, wizards, and demons. It wasn’t until Shadowrun Returns, however, that I got my first taste of these mystical creatures outside of their usual haunts, the backdrop shifting from hills and dales to neon streets and shady bars in Seattle.…